According to the claim, Mitchell was riding his motorcycle near the intersection of state Route 161 and Morgan Street in Swansea when Wilson, attempting to make a left turn from the opposite direction, hit Mitchell with her car. Mitchell alleges he was injured in his neck, arm and shoulder.

Mitchell is suing for damages in excess of $50,000, plus court fees. He is represented by attorney Bruce R. Cook of Cook, Ysursa, Bartholomew, Brauer & Shevlin in Belleville.